Man accused of sexual battery on mentally handicapped woman

A man formerly employed with the United Cerebral Palsy organization is accused of sexually battering a woman in his care.

Officials said 59-year-old Donald Viers had the mentally handicapped woman touch his exposed penis while riding together in a car in June.

Later that day, authorities said Viers sexually battered the woman at his house.

Viers denied all sexual allegations against him, but did admit to setting up a social engagement involving the victim and a male UCP client, taking the victim and the man to his house and taking them to a restaurant, a news release said.

Investigators said UCP's policies prohibit employees from socializing with clients.

Viers was a floor supervisor for UCP, a national organization that serves and advocates for people with disabilities. He was fired from the organization six months ago.

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